106 Episodes

  1. Melissa Connelly Describes Her Optimistic Journey From Eighth Grade Truant to CEO of OneGoal

    Published: 10/30/2024
  2. Author Jamie Metzl on His New, Optimistic Book, “Superconvergence”

    Published: 10/23/2024
  3. Throwback/Encore Presentation: Motley Fool’s David Gardner on Optimism and Investing, Entrepreneurship, and More

    Published: 10/17/2024
  4. Lee Ellis on Taking Lessons Learned as a Vietnam POW to Shape a Lifetime of Leadership

    Published: 10/9/2024
  5. Theodore (Ted) R. Johnson Shares His Pragmatic and Optimistic Views on America’s Founding Ideals and How They Can Guide Us to a Better Future

    Published: 10/2/2024
  6. Lee Woodruff on Her Family’s Extraordinary Story of Optimism and Resilience in the Face of Tragedy

    Published: 9/25/2024
  7. Throwback/Encore Presentation: David Novak on the Role of Optimism in How Leaders Lead

    Published: 9/19/2024
  8. Immaculata De Vivo Discusses the Optimism of Scientists and the Remarkable Research Findings in Her Book, “The Biology of Kindness”

    Published: 9/11/2024
  9. Mary Louise and Bruce Cohen on Supporting Skilled Refugees Through Their NGO, Talent Beyond Boundaries

    Published: 9/4/2024
  10. Christina Menkemeller on Facing Adversity, Finding Purpose in Suffering, and Lifting the Lives of Others

    Published: 8/28/2024
  11. Pediatrician, Parent Coach and Best-Selling Author Dr. Liz Henry Shares Her Optimistic Approach to Raising Kids and Building Strong Families

    Published: 8/21/2024
  12. Throwback/Encore Presentation: Kevin Kelly on His Book, 'Excellent Advice for Living' and His Long-Held Belief That, “Over the Long Term, the Future Is Decided by Optimists.”

    Published: 8/15/2024
  13. Author Alexandra Hudson on Her Book, 'The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves'

    Published: 8/7/2024
  14. Tim Fitzpatrick’s on His Company’s Inspiring Mission to Empower Patients Through Virtual Reality

    Published: 7/31/2024
  15. Raul Espinoza Shares His Inspiring Story, From Surviving a Challenging Childhood to Making a Career of Helping Other Men Do the Same

    Published: 7/24/2024
  16. Throwback/Encore Presentation: Steven Pinker, Author and Johnstone Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University

    Published: 7/18/2024
  17. Dr. Hasan Merali Describes the Valuable Lessons We Can All Learn from Toddlers in His Optimistic and Fun New Book, 'Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas'

    Published: 7/10/2024
  18. Teju Ravilochan Describes His Work Bringing Neighbors Together and Why He Believes That, “In Community, We Have Everything We Need.”

    Published: 7/3/2024
  19. Throwback/Encore Presentation: Anh Vu Sawyer Describes Her Family’s Remarkable Flight From Saigon in 1975, and the Inspiring, High Impact Work She’s Done Since Coming to America

    Published: 6/20/2024
  20. Kate Bean on Embracing Change as the Vehicle for Life’s Journey

    Published: 6/12/2024

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Hosted by Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute, this weekly podcast will feature inspiring leaders, authors, researchers, and big thinkers who are taking on some of our world’s toughest challenges with an infectious sense of optimism. Blue Sky takes its name from the meditation reminder that there’s always blue sky above, sometimes you just have to get your head above the clouds to see it.